HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 12, 1996OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS BOARD OF TRUSTEES
VOLUNTEER RELIEF ASSOCIATION
NOVEMBER 12, 1996
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Board of Trustees Meeting was called to order by Mayor
Sturdevant at 8:25 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Jones, Jolly, Ruettimann, Peterson and Sturdevant - present
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JANUARY 22. 1996
Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to approve the
minutes of the January 22, 1996 Board of Trustees Meeting as
presented. Roll call: All ayes
4. RESOLUTION NO. 96-74 B$ING A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
AMENDMENT OF THE BY-LAWS OF THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS FIRE
DEPARTMENT RELIEF ASSOCIATION. VOLUNTEER DIVISION
Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann to waive the reading
of the resolution there being ample copies available for the
public. Roll call: All ayes
RESOLUTION NO. 96-74
BEING A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE
BY-LAWS OF THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS FIRE DEPARTMENT
RELIEF ASSOCIATION, VOLUNTEER DIVISION
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of the Columbia
Heights Fire Department Relief Association, Volunteer
Division, that:
The By-Laws of the Columbia Heights Fire Department Relief
Association, Volunteer Division, are herewith amended to add
the following:
ARTICLE iX
RETIRED FIREFIGHTER PENSION BUY-OUT
Section 1. AMOUNT. The retired volunteer firefighters named
below shall receive the amounts specified below, in single
lump sum payments, less applicable tax withholdings, in full
payment and satisfaction of their entire remaining service
pension benefits, and any other benefits due to them or their
beneficiaries from the Relief Association:
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
NOVEMBER 12, 1996
PAGE 2
Se
R~tired Firefighter Age
Robert Davidson 56
Ronald Chan 57
Mitch DeMars 69
Richard Gill 64
Donald Jolly 59
Joe Matlon 73
Roy Meinhardt 63
Lawrence Nelson 69
Ralph Volkman 63
Monthly Benefit
$368.00
$357.00
$320.00
$284.00
$287.00
$279.00
$279.00
$279.00
$279.00
Lump-Sum Bu¥out
$63,000.00
$60,300.00
$42,850.00
$42,700.00
$47,000.00
$33,350.00
$42,700.00
$37,400.00
$42,700.00
TOTAL
$412,000.00
Section 2. EFFECTIVE DATE. The benefits set forth in this
Article lX shall become effective upon approval by the City
Council and the Board of Trustees and the signed agreement by
all of the volunteer firefighters named above. Such agreements
must be signed and returned in the time specified by the
President of the Board of Trustees.
Section 3. DATE OF PAYMENT. The payments specified above shall
be made as soon as possible after receipt of the approvals and
agreements referred to in Section 2.
Section 4. GOVERNING EFFECT. This Article IX shall govern over
any prior provisions of the By-Laws which may be inconsistent
with it.
Passed this 12th day of November, 1996.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Peterson
Ruettimann
Jones, Ruettimann, Peterson, Sturdevant - aye
Jolly - abstain
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to adjourn the Board
of Trustees Meeting at 8:27 p.m. Roll call: All ayes
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 12, 1996
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Sturdevant called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Sturdevant and Councilmembers Jones, Jolly, Ruettimann
and Peterson were present·
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ADDITIONS~DELETIONS TO THE MEETING AGENDA
The City Manager advised of the addition of 6-I which was the
second reading of Ordinance No. 1336, the conveyance of
certain real estate and the addition of 7-C-1 being the sale
of forfeit land.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Peterson, second by Ruettimann
consent agenda items as listed below:
to approve the
Adopt Council Minutes
The Council adopted the minutes of
regular Council Meeting as presented.
the October 28, 1996
Establish Hearing Date for License Revocation.
Properties
The Council established a hearing date of December 2, 1996 for
revocation or suspension of a license to operate a rental
property within the city of Columbia Heights against Kurt
Loewenthal (1407 Circle Terrace), Kunal Kamran (2215 45th
Avenue), and Alexander Cajucom (4506 Fillmore Street)
regarding their rental property.
Authorize Final Payment for Establishing LaBelle Park East
Property Line
The Council accepted the work establishing LaBelle Park East
property line and authorized final payment of $3,500 to Egan,
Field and Nowak, Inc.
Authorize Final Pa_vment for Mill Street Reconstruction ~
Municipal Pro~ect #9229
The Council accepted the work for Mill Street Reconstruction,
Municipal Project #9229 and authorized payment of $34,915.54
to Driveway Design, Inc. of Plymouth, Minnesota.
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NOVEMBER 12, 1996
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Authorize Final Payment for Re-roof of Prestemon Park Building
~roject #9604
The Council accepted the work for Municipal Project #9604, re-
roof of Prestemon Park Building and authorized final payment
of $4,776 to Milton Johnson Roofing of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Approve Site Lease Agreement with APT for Parkview Villa North
The Council approved the Site Lease Agreement between the
Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority and American
Portable Telecom (APT) Minneapolis, Inc. in order to install
directional antennas and equipment on Parkview Villa North.
Approve Conditional Use Permit~ Don's Auto Wash. 4423 Central
Avenue. Case #9611-51
The Council approved the request for the conditional use
permit for 4423 Central Avenue to allow an 8' x 10' accessory
structure as all zoning requirements being met.
Approve Conditional Use Permit. TEAMS Emplorer Post #2600.
Keith Haskell. 4300 Central Avenue. Case #9611-52
The Council approved the conditional use permit for Keith
Haskell and TEAMS Emplorer Post #2600 to allow the operation
of a Christmas tree lot at 4300 Central Avenue from November
29, 1996 through December 24, 1996 provided the proper city
license is obtained prior to the operation and that a $200
clean-up deposit is submitted to the License/Permit Clerk
prior to the license being issued.
~ppoint Councilmembers Jolly and Jones to an Ad Hoc Committee
The Council appointed Councilmembers Don Jolly and Meg Jones
to a joint School District/City Council Ad Hoc Youth
Initiative Committee and appointed Mayor Joe Sturdevant to be
an alternate member to the Committee. City staff was also
directed to contact the School Board Administration to set up
a first meeting to discuss future meetings.
Approve Payment of Bills
The Council approved the payment of the bills as listed out of
proper funds.
Approve License Applications
The Council approved the rental housing licenses as stated on
the November 12, 1996 memo from Lowell DeMars.
Roll call: All ayes
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 12, 1996
PAGE 3
Be
RECOGNITION. PROCLAMATIONS. PRESENTATIONS. GUESTS
A. Introduction of New Employee
Police Chief Johnson introduced Mary Vawracz who recently
accepted the position of Secretary ll-A in the Police
Department.
B. proclamation
Mayor Sturdevant read a proclamation designating November as
Epilepsy Month in the City of Columbia Heights. He presented
the proclamation to Doug Hill, a resident of the City and a
representative of the Epilepsy Foundation.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. License Revocation/Suspension Hearing on a License to
Operate a Rental Property Within the City of Columbia Heights
Held by Isle Schlachtenhaufen (4838 West Upland Crest}.
A~thony J. Sherman (3926 Ulysses Street~. Jean J. Free (3817
Hayes Street). Jonathan Deal (4307 Seventh Street and 4701
Fifth Street%. David W. Fischer 44657 Fifth Street% and Gary
R, ~tockwell (638 51st Avenue%
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Jones to close the public
hearing regarding the revocation or suspension of the rental
license held by the above-named property owners regarding
their rental property in that the property owners have all
complied with provisions of the Housing Maintenance Code. Roll
call: All ayes
B. License Revocation/Suspension Hearing on a License to
Operate a Rental Property Within the City of Columbia Heights
Against Lisa Kelly Regarding Rental Property at 5031 Jefferson
Street - Resolution No. 96-67
Motion by Jolly, second Ruettimann to close the public hearing
regarding the revocation or suspension of the rental license
held by Lisa Kelly regarding rental property at 5031 Jefferson
Street in that the provisions of the Housing Maintenance Code
have been complied with and take no action on Resolution No.
96-67. Roll call: All ayes
C. License Revocation/Suspension Hearina on a License to
Operate a Rental Property Within the City of Columbia Heights
Against Carrie J. Herkal Regarding Ren{al Property at 1161
Cheery Lane
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NOVEMBER 12, 1996
PAGE 4
Motion by Jones, second by S~urdevant to close the public
hearing regarding the revocation or suspension of the rental
license held by Carrie J. Herkal regarding rental property at
1161 Cheery Lane in that the provisions of the Housing
Maintenance Code have been complied with. Roll call: All ayes
D. License Revocation/Suspension Hearing on a Lioense to
Operate a Rental Property Within the City of Columbia Heights
Against Richard A. Nye Regarding Rental Property at 1162
Motion by Peterson, second by Jones to close the public
hearing regarding the revocation or suspension of the rental
license held by Richard A. Nye regarding rental property at
1162 Cheery Lane in that the provisions of the Housing
Maintenance Code have been complied with. Roll call: All ayes
E. License Revocation/Suspension Hearing on a License to
operate a Rental Property Within the City of Columbia Heights
Against Kurtis R. Kiel Regarding Rental Property at 561 51$t
Avenue - Resolution No. 96-68
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to close the public
hearing regarding the revocation or suspension of the rental
license held by Kurtis R. Kiel regarding rental property at
561 51st Avenue in that the provisions of the Housing
Maintenance Code have been complied with and take no action on
Resolution No. 96-68. Roll call: All ayes
F. License Revocation/Suspension Hearing on a License tO
Operate a Rental Property Within-the City of Columbia Heights
Against Catherine Stephenson Regarding Rental Property at 1439
Motion by Sturdevant, second by Jolly to close the public
hearing regarding the revocation or suspension of the rental
license held by Catherine Stephenson regarding rental property
at 1439 42nd Avenue in that the property is in foreclosure and
is currently vacant. Roll call: All ayes
G. Second Readina of Ordinance No. 1335 Pertaining to Fences
and Retaining Walls Construction
Motion by Peterson, second by Jones to waive the reading of
the ordinance there being ample copies available for the
public. Roll call: All ayes
~REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 12, 1996
PAGE 5
The City Manager advised of the changes in the ordinance which
were made since the first reading. The City Attorney stated
that the changes made were for clarification and did not
substantially alter the ordinance. The changes would not
necessitate another first reading.
ORDINANCE NO.1335
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853,
CITY CODE OF 1977,
AND PERTAINING TO CONSTRUCTION OF FENCES AND RETAINING WALLS
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
6.401 (1) No person, firm, partnership or corporation shall
construct, or cause to be constructed, or erected within the
City any fence without securing a permit therefor from the
Building Inspector who shall require submission of an
application prior to issuance of a permit.
6.401 (2) For purposes of this section, the following words
shall have the meaning ascribed to them:
(a) A fence is any partition, structure, wall or gate
erected as a dividing marker, barrier, or enclosure of a
permanent nature.
(b) A privacy fence is a fence more than 42 inches in
height which is constructed in a manner so as to
completely obstruct view from the property on which the
fence is located to the property immediately adjacent and
on the opposite side of such fence.
6.401 (3) The written application shall be submitted to the
Building Inspector setting forth the type of fence proposed,
the materials to be used therefor, the height of the proposed
fence, and the exact location of the proposed fence.
6.401 (4) Ail boundary line fences shall be located entirely
upon the private property of the person, firm or corporation
constructing or causing the construction of such fence unless
the owner of the adjoining property agrees in writing that
such a fence may be erected on the division line of the
respective properties. A copy of the written agreement shall
be filed with the application for permit. In the case of a
property line dispute, the Building Inspector may require the
owner of the property upon which a fence now exists to cause
to establish a boundary line of his property by survey thereof
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NOVEMBER 12, 1996
PAGE 6
to be made by a registered land surveyor. The Building
Inspector may similarly require any applicant for a fence
permit to obtain a similar survey. However, the Building
Inspector shall not become an arbitrator of boundary disputes
between private persons.
6.402 (1) Fences, free standing walls, and retaining walls
shall be constructed in a substantial and workmanlike manner
to withstand conditions of soil, weather and use, and of
substantial material reasonably suited to the purpose for
which the fence, free standing wall or retaining wall is
proposed to be used.. No previously used materials such as old
barn boards or railroad ties may be used in any fence, free
standing wall or retaining wall within the City; provided,
however, that such materials may be used below the fill line
in retaining walls, free standing walls or other fences that
are partially below ground. Minimum standards for
construction of fences, free standing walls and retaining wall
shall be prescribed hereinafter.
6.402 (2) The woven wire fence type shall be constructed in
the following manner:
(a) The fence shall be of a chain link type.
(b) The fence shall be a minimum of eleven (11) gauge
steel, with a two-inch maximum mesh.
(c) The fence shall be constructed with fabric on the
outside so that the unfinished side, if any, faces the
property on which the fence is constructed.
(d) The fabric shall have the knuckles up and the cut
edge down.
(e) Materials are required to be of a hot dipped
galvanized nature or equal.
(f) There shall be no greater that ten feet lineal
distance between posts.
6.402 (3) The alternating board type (vertical, horizontal, or
louver) shall be constructed in the following manner:
(a) Boards of a dimension less than 13/16" by less that
3-1/4" will be prohibited.
(b) Fences constructed of materials 6ther than tamarack,
cedar, cypress, or redwood will be treated with a weather
preservative.
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NOVEMBER 12, 1996
PAGE 7
(c) The minimum post dimensions required are 3-1/4" by 3-
1/4".
(d) No greater than eight (8) feet will be allowed for
post spacing.
(e) Fastening nails shall be two and one-half (2-1/2)
inches long and other hardware shall be aluminum alloy or
hot dipped galvanized or equal.
(f) Fastenings made of corrosive metal shall not be used.
(g) The fence shall be constructed with the supporting
posts on the inside, when possible, so that the finished
side does not face the property on which the fence is
constructed.
6.402 (4) Retaining walls or free standing walls shall be
constructed in the following manner:
(a) Retaining walls and cribbing shall be used to
stabilize steep slopes or prevent erosion.
(b) They shall be designed in accordance with sound
engineering practice.
(c) Cribbed slopes shall be appropriately planted if open
faced cribbing is used.
(d) Ail walls, block or stone, shall be placed in four
(4) inch concrete footing. The width shall be determined
by the height of the wall.
(e) The face of the wall shall be slanted back by no less
than a 3 degree angle.
(f) Drains shall be placed in walls made of blocks or
poured concrete at such levels as are determined by the
Building Official. The Building Official shall also
determine the number and distance between such drains.
(g) The retaining wall or free standing wall shall be
constructed with supporting posts and footings on the
inside of the wall so that the finished side does not
face the property on which the fence is constructed.
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NOVEMBER 12, 1996
PAGE 8
(h) With regard to measuring the permissible height of
fences which consist of or include retaining walls,
terracing may not be used as a device to exceed the
height limitations of this chapter. In the case of.
terraced walls or fences, each span of such terraced wall
or fence will be added to the height of the lowest span
of wall or fence to the extent that it exceeds the said
lowest span for purposes of determining the height of a
wall or fence under this chapter and the said total of
those measurements shall be considered as the height of
a single fence or wall hereunder.
6.403 (1) Barbed wire fences shall not be permitted, used or
constructed except in industrial districts and upon property
used for public purposes.
Every fence so constructed under this section and any fence
existing at the time of the passage of this section shall be
maintained in a condition of reasonable repair and shall not
be allowed to become and remain in a condition of disrepair or
dangerous.
Any property owner who receives notice from the Building
Official that his fence is in a state of disrepair or is
dangerous shall repair said fence within thirty (30) days
after receipt of written notice to abate said condition by the
Building Official.
6.403 (3) A privacy fence may be constructed only if:
(a) Ail property owners abutting said fence present a
written agreement consenting to the approval of the same.
(b) Any such fence to be constructed or maintained in the
front yard of any corner lot will not obstruct vision
from the adjacent streets of traffic approaching within
thirty (30) feet as measured from the center of the
adjacent intersection.
The Building Official shall determine the maximum
allowable height for fences on a corner lot in accordance
with his personal observations and findings relating to
visibility.
(c) Any such fence will not be more than 42 inches high
if constructed or maintained as follows:
1. In any front yard or near the side lot line of
the property upon which such fence is to be
constructed.
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NOVEMBER 12, 1996
PAGE 9
2. At any point which lies in the front and or to
the side of any house built on property adjacent to
the property upon which such fence is to be
constructed.
3. At any point which lies in front and or to the
side of any house on the lot upon which such fence
is to be constructed.
6.403 (4) Fences for special purposes and fences differing in
construction, height or length may be permitted in any
district in the City by the issuance of a special fence permit
recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved
by the Council upon proof and reasons submitted by the
applicant and upon showing by said bodies that such special
fence is necessary to protect, buffer, or improve the premises
for which such fence is intended. Notice of any application
for any special purpose fence shall, before consideration
thereof, first be served upon all abutting properties of such
applicant with proof of service filed with the Planning and
Zoning Commission. Such special fence permit, if issued, may
stipulate and provide for the height, location, construction
and type of special fence thereby permitted.
is hereby amended to read as follows:
6.401 (1) No person, firm, partnership or corporation shall
construct, or cause to be constructed, or erected within the
City any fence, (six) 6 feet or higher, without securing a
permit therefore from the Building Inspector who shall require
submission of an application prior to issuance of a permit.
6.401 (2) For purposes of this Section, the following words
shall have the meaning ascribed to them:
(a) A fence is any partition, structure, wall or gate
erected as a dividing marker, barrier, or enclosure
of a permanent nature.
(b)
A privacy fence is a fence more than forty-two (42)
inches in height which is constructed in a manner
so as to completely obstruct view from the property
on which the fence is located to the property
immediately adjacent and on the opposite side of
such fence.
(c)
Front yard is any portion within the front yard
setback.
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NOVEMBER 12, 1996
PAGE 10
6401 (3) The written application shall be submitted to the
Building Inspector setting forth the type of fence proposed,
the materials to be used therefor, the height of the proposed
fence, and the exact location of the proposed fence.
6.401 (4) Ail boundary line fences shall be located entirely
upon the private property of the person, firm or corporation
constructing or causing the construction of such fence unless
the owner of the adjoining property agrees in writing that
such a fence may be erected on the division line of the
respective properties. A-ee~-e~-~h~ w~e~-~eemem~-st~l-1
be-~ed-~ei~h-~e-~T~vi~-~e~i~~~. In the case of a
property line dispute, the Building Inspector may require the
owner of the property upon which a fence now exists to cause
to establish a boundary line of his/her property by survey
thereof to be made by a registered land surveyor. The
Building Inspector may similarly require any applicant for a
fence permit to obtain a similar survey. However, the
Building Inspector shall not become an arbitrator of boundary
disputes between private persons.
6.402 (1) Fences, free standing walls, and retaining walls
shall be constructed in a substantial and workmanlike manner
to withstand conditions of soil, weather and use, and of
substantial material reasonably suited to the purpose for
which the fence, free standing wall or retaining wall is
proposed to be used. No previously used materials such as old
barn boards or railroad ties may be used in any fence, free
standing wall or retaining wall within the City. ~e¥~de~?
~-~e~a~-we~½sT-~ee-s~a~-we½½s-e~ e~he~-~e~ees-~he~
e~e--~l~t~~--~--~. Minimum standards for
construction of fences, free standing walls and retaining
walls shall be prescribed hereinafter.
6.402 (2) All fences shall be constructed of the following
approved fencing materials:
(a) Galvanized or vinyl coated woven fabric minimum
eleven and one-half (11-1/2) gauge, with two (2) inch
~axi~um mesh, with knuckles up and cut edge down.
(b) Approved vinyl fencing~aterials.
(c) Treated wood or wood of natural materials resistant
to decay.
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NOVEMBER 12, 1996
PAGE 11
6.402 (3) All fences shall be constructed with the posts on
the inside of the fence eith the finished side facing the
adjacent properties.
6.402 (4) Retaining walls or free standing walls shall be
constructed in the following manner:
(a) Retaining walls and cribbing shall be used to
stabilize steep slopes or prevent erosion.
(b) They shall be designed in accordance with sound
engineering practice; including, but not limited to, a
minimum four (4) inch concrete footing of appropriate
width and drains of appropriate type, size and spacing.
(c) Cribbed slopes shall be appropriately planted if open
faced cribbing is used.
(d) The retaining wall or free standing wall shall be
constructed in a manner that presents a finished
appearance to the adjoining property where applicable
w~h-s~ppe~q-pes~s-~nd-~ee~§s-en-~he-~s~e-~-~he
e~-wh~eh-~he-~e~ee-~s-eens~e~ed.
(h) With regard to measuring the permissible height of
fences which consist of or include retaining walls,
terracing may not be used as a device to exceed the
height limitations of this Chapter. In the case of
terraced walls or fences, each terraced wall or fence
will be added to the height of the lowest span of wall or
fence, to the extent that it exceeds the said lowest span
for purposes of determining the height of a wall or fence
under this Chapter, and the said total of those
measurements shall be considered as the height of a
single fence or wall hereunder.
6.403 (1) Barbed wire fences shall not be permitted, used or
constructed except in industrial districts and upon property
used for public purposes.
Every fence so constructed under this Section and any fence
existing at the time of the passage of this Section shall be
maintained in a condition of reasonable repair and shall not
be allowed to become and remain in a condition of disrepair or
dangerous.
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'NOVEMBER 12, 1996
PAGE 12
Any property owner who receives notice from the Building
Official that his/her fence is in a state of disrepair or is
dangerous shall repair said fence within thirty (30) days
after receipt of written notice to abate said condition by the
Building official.
6.403 (3) A SiX (6) foot or higher privacy fence may be
constructed only if:
(a) Ail property owners abutting said fence present a
written agreement consenting to the approval of the same
at time of submitting an application.
(b) Any such fence to be constructed or maintained in the
front yard of any corner lot will not obstruct vision
from the adjacent streets of traffic approaching within
thirty (30) feet as measured from the center of the
adjacent intersection. The Building Official shall
determine the maximum allowable height for fences on a
corner lot in accordance with his personal observations
and findings relating to visibility. ,
6.403 (4) (c) Any such fence viii not be more than forty-two
(42) inches high if constructed anywhere within the front yard
setback areas and/or if a corner lot, within the side yard
setback areas on the corner side.
6.403 (5) Fences for special purposes and fences differing in
construction, height or length may be permitted in any
district in the City by the issuance of a special fence permit
recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved
by the Council upon proof and reasons submitted by the
applicant and upon showing to said bodies that such special
fence is necessary to protect, buffer, or improve the premises
for which such fence is intended. Notice of any application
for any special purpose fence shall, before consideration
thereof, first be served upon all abutting properties of such
applicant with proof of service filed with the Planning and
Zoning Commission. Such special fence permit, if issued, may
stipulate and provide for the height, location, construction
and type of special fence thereby permitted.
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and
after thirty (30) days after its passage.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Peterson
Ruettimann
Ail ayes
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 12, 1996
PAGE 13
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Date of Passage:
October 28, 1996
November 12, 1996
November 12, 1996
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
H. First Reading of Ordinance No. 1334 Being an Ordinance
Pertaining to Garbage. Rubbish and Recyclable Materials
The City Manager advised that the reason for this ordinance is
to formalize what is the practice regarding curbside pick up
of yard waste and to change the definition of "yard waste."
Councilmember Jolly mentioned the size of the can liners as
stated in the ordinance. He felt some residents used larger
can liners than is state in the ordinance.
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to waive the reading
of the ordinance there being ample copies available for the
public. Roll call: All ayes
ORDINANCE NO. 1334
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977
AND PERTAINING TO
GARBAGE, RUBBISH AND RECYCLABLE MATERIAL
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1: Section 8.301 (1) d of Ordinance 853, Cit¥Code
of 1977, which currently reads as follows, tx) wit:
8.301(1)(d) "Yard Waste" shall mean grass, clippings,
leaves, weeds, garden waster, and soft bodied green herbaceous
material under one inch (1") in diameter.
is hereby amended to read as follows:
8.301(1)(d) "Yard Waste" shall mean grass, clippings,
leaves, weeds, garden waste,-~-s~i~e~i~3~-et~~
ma~eria½-~mele~-e~e-~-~-i~r~i~Mme4ae~., twigs and branches
less than 4" in diameter.
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PAGE 14
Section 2: Section 8.301 (4) of Ordinance 853, City Code
of 1977, which currently reads as follows, to wit:
8.301(4) Ail accumulations of garbage, rubbish and yard waste
must be deposited and contained within the containers as
provided in this section, except that:
(a) tree limbs with diameters of less than four inches
(4") and lengths of less than four feet (4') tied into
bundles, said bundles not exceeding eighteen inches (18") in
diameter;
(b) leaves, grass or rubbish in waterproof containers
(no larger than permitted 30 gallon garbage can liner size),
not exceeding thirty-five pounds (35 lbs.) in weight;
(c) Bundles of newspapers and magazines tied securely
and weighing less than thirty-five pounds (35 lbs.);
(d) Christmas trees up to six feet (6') in length
(during January);
(e) small household items including small appliances,
tools and articles of furniture weighing less than thirty-five
pounds (35 lbs.);
(f) yard waste in plastic and paper biodegradable bags
(no larger than permitted 30 gallon garbage can liner size),
not exceeding thirty-five pounds (35 lbs.), or a permanent
ventilated thirty-two (32) gallon fly tight metal or
thermoplastic container weighing no more than seventy-five
pounds (75 lbs) with handles; and
(g) stone, sod, earth, concrete, and building materials
resulting from repairs and minor remodeling of the residence
on the property at which these materials have been placed
along with carpeting, carpet padding, mattresses, chairs,
couches, tables and other such items of furniture;
is hereby amended to read as follows:
8.301(4) Ail accumulations of garbage, rubbish and yard waste
must be deposited and contained within the containers as
provided in this section, except that:
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PAGE 15
(a) tree limbs with diameters of less than four inches (4")
and lengths of less than four feet (4') tied into bundles,
said bundles not exceeding eighteen inches (18") in diameter;
(b) leaves, grass or rubbish in waterproof containers (no
larger than permitted 30 gallon garbage can liner size), not
exceeding thirty-five pounds (35 lbs.) in weight;
(c) Bundles of newspapers and magazines tied securely and
weighing less than thirty-five pounds (35 lbs.);
(d) Christmas trees up to six feet (6') in length (during
January);
(e%%~ yard waste in plastic and paper biodegradable bags
(no larger than permitted 30 gallon garbage can liner size),
not exceeding thirty-five pounds (35 lbs.), or a permanent
ventilated thirty-two (32) gallon fly tight metal or
thermoplastic container weighing no more than seventy-five
pounds (75 lbs) with handles shall be placed on pick up day at
the curb line; and
(f~%~ stone, sod, earth, concrete, and building materials
resulting from repairs and minor remodeling of the residence
on the property at which these materials have been placed
along with carpeting, carpet padding, mattresses, chairs,
couches, tables and other such items of furniture;
(g%%e~ small household items including small appliances,
tools and articles of furniture weighing less than thirty-five
pounds (35 lbs.) shall be placed on pick up day next to the
garbage cans where alley pick up is available or at the curb
line in areas where no alleys exist.
Section 3: Section 8.301 (5) of Ordinance 853, City Code of
1977, which currently reads as follows, to wit:
8.301(5) Where alleys are platted and open to traffic,
garbage cans shall be placed at the rear of said property
adjoining the alley. Where no alley exists, garbage cans will
be kept at or near the back door; provided however, that where
the back door is not reasonably accessible from the front
yard, the container shall be placed at a point adjacent to the
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house which is reasonably accessible from the front yard.
Garbage cans must be removed from your curb line within
twenty-four hours (24) after scheduled collection, and cannot
be placed on the curb line more than twenty-four (24) hours
before scheduled collection. All authorized yard waste
containers shall be placed on the alley line, where alleys are
platted and open, separated from garbage and refuse, or at the
curb line in areas where no alleys exist. All authorized City
recycling containers shall be placed at the curb line on pick
up day regardless of existing alleys.
is hereby amended to read as follows:
8.301(5) Iai Where alleys are platted and open to traffic,
garbage cans shall be placed at the rear of said property
adjoining the alley. Where no alley exists, garbage cans will
be kept at or near the back door; provided however, that where
the back door is not reasonably accessible from the front
yard, the container shall be placed at a point adjacent to the
house which is reasonably accessible from the front yard.
Garbage cans must be removed from y~ the curb line within
twenty-four hours (24) after scheduled collection, and cannot
be placed on the curb line more than twenty-four (24) hours
before scheduled collection.
Ail aH~he~med yard waste eemea~me~s-sha~½-Be-p}aeed-em
~he--e~b~-~--whe~e-~-eT~~-~-epe~7
seDa~aeed-~em~~~~-e~-~~~~e-in
plastic and paper bags (no larger than the permitted ~0
gallon garbage can liner size~ not exceeding thirty-five
pounds (35 lbs.%, or a permanent, ventilated thir%y-two
¢32~ gallon fly tight metal or thermoplastic container
weighing no more than seventy-five pounds (75 lbs.~ with
~ ~-~ees-whe~e-~e-a~eys-e~s~-shall be placed
on the curb line on collection day.
Ail authorized City recycling containers shall be placed
at the curb line on pick up day regardless of existing
alleys.
Section 4: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect
from and after thirty (30) days after its passage.
First Reading: November 12, 1996
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Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to schedule the
second reading of Ordinance No. 1334 for November 25, 1996 at
approximately 7:00 p.m. Roll call: All ayes
I. S~¢Qnd Reading of Ordinance No. 1336 Being an Ordinance
Authorizing the Conveyance of Certain Real Estate Located at
721 51st Avenue
This ordinance corrects an error in Ordinance No. 1312 which
authorized the sale of park property to be sold to Medtronic,
Inc.
Motion by Peterson, second by Jones to waive the reading of
the ordinance there being ample copies available for the
public. Roll call: All ayes
ORDINANCE NO. 1336
BEING ANORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN REAL
ESTATE LOCATED AT 721 51ST AVENUE NORTHEAST
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1: The City of Columbia Heights may convey unto
the Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority,
Minnesota, a public body, corporate and politic, the real
property described as follows, to wit:
The North 3.6 acres of Lots 7 & 8, Auditor's Subdivision
51, City of Columbia Heights, Anoka County, Minnesota.
PIN # 26-30-24-11-0009 (Portion)
Section 2: The Mayor and City Manager are herewith
authorized to execute a quit claim deed to effectuate the
conveyance of said real estate for $360,000 contingent upon
successful release/satisfaction of the LAWCON Grant
encumbrance.
Section 3: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect
from and after thirty (30) days after its passage.
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Date of Passage:
October 28, 1996
November 12, 1996
November 12, 1996
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Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Peterson
Jones
Ail ayes
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
®
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
A. Other Resolutions/Ordinances
1. Resolution No. 96-69 Being a Resolution Approving the
Amendment of the By Laws of the Columbia Heights Fir~
Department Relief Association. Volunteer DivisiQn
The Finance Director advised this resolution will convert the
practice from a deferred benefit plan to a defined
contribution plan.
Motion by Jones, second by Peterson to waive the reading of
the resolution there being ample copies available for the
public. Roll call: All ayes
RESOLUTION NO, 9~-69
BEING A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AMENDMENT
OF THE BY-LAWS OF THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS FIRE DEPARTMENT
RELIEF ASSOCIATION, VOLuNTEER DIVISION
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia
Heights that:
The amendment to the By-Laws of the Columbia Heights Fire
Department Relief Association, Volunteer Division, is
herewith approved to read as follows:
ARTICLE lX
RETIRED FIREFIGHTER PENSION BUY-OUT
Section 1. AMOUNT. The retired volunteer firefighters named
below shall receive the amounts specified below, in single
lump sum payments, less applicable tax withholdings, in full
payment and satisfaction of their entir~ remaining service
pension benefits, and any other benefits due to them or their
beneficiaries from the Relief Association:
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Retired Firefighter
Robert Davidson 56
Ronald Chan 57
Mitch DeMars 69
Richard Gill 64
Donald Jolly 59
Joe Matlon 73
Roy Meinhardt 63
Lawrence Nelson 69
Ralph Volkman 63
Aae
Monthly Benefit
$368.00
$357.00
$320.00
$284.00
$287.00
$279.00
$279.00
$279.00
$279.00
Lump-Sum Buyout
$63,000.00
$60,300.00
$42,850.00
$42,700.00
$47,000.00
$33,350.00
$42,700.00
$37,400.00
$42,700.00
TOTAL
$412,000.00
Section 2. EFFECTIVE DATE. The benefits set forth in this
Article 1X shall become effective upon approval by the City
Council and the Board of Trustees and the signed agreement by
all of the volunteer firefighters named above. Such agreements
must be signed and returned in the time specified by the
President of the Board of Trustees.
Section 3. DATE OF PAYMENT. The payments specified above shall
be made as soon as possible after receipt of the approvals and
agreements referred to in Section 2.
Section 4. GOVERNING EFFECT. This Article IX shall govern over
any prior provisions of the By-Laws which may be inconsistent
with it.
Passed this 12th day of November, 1996.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Jones
Peterson
Jones, Ruettimann, Peterson, Sturdevant - aye
Jolly - abstain
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
2. Resolutions Nos. 96-70. 96-71. 96-72. and 96-73 Being
Resolutions Ordering Preparation of Report on Proposed Street
Improvements in 1997
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The Public Works Director explained that approval of these
resolutions does not give approval to the projects.
Councilmember Peterson inquired as to the future of the
projects for Zone I which included street reconstruction and
overlay. The Public Works Director responded that the public
hearing for the Zone I projects was held on April 1, 1996. If
the contract is awarded before April 1, 1997 there will be no
need to hold another public hearing.
Motion by Jolly, second by Sturdevant to waive the reading of
the resolutions there being ample copies available for the
public. Roll call: All ayes
RESOLUTION NO. 96-70
BEING A RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT ON
STREET IMPROVEMENT WITH COMPLETE RECONSTRUCTION
WHEREAS, the City Council of Columbia Heights is proposing to
improve Tyler Street and Polk Street between the north right-
of-way of 37th Avenue and the north right-of-way of 39th
Avenue by complete street reconstruction and to assess the
benefitted property for all or a portion of the cost of the
improvement, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the proposed improvement be
referred to Mr. Mark Winson, City Engineer for study and that
he is instructed to report to the Council with all convenient
speed advising the Council in a preliminary way as to whether
the proposed improvement is necessary, cost effective, and
feasible and as to whether it should best be made as proposed
or in connection with some other improvement, and the
estimated cost of the improvement as recommended.
Dated this 12th day of November, 1996.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Jolly
Sturdevant
Ail ayes
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
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CERTIFICATION
State of Minnesota
County of Anoka
City of Columbia Heights
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution is a true and
correct copy of a resolution presented to and adopted by the
City Council of Columbia Heights at a meeting thereof held in
the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, on the 12th day of
November, 1996, as disclosed by the records of said City in my
possession.
(Seal)
Jo-Anne Student,
Deputy City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 96-71
BEING A RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT
ON STREET IMPROVEMENT WITH MILLING
AND BITUMINOUS OVERLAY
WHEREAS, the City Council of Columbia Heights is proposing to
improve the following streets by milling and
overlay with miscellaneous concrete repairs:
Tyler Street
north right-of-way of
centerline of 41st Avenue
bituminous
39th Avenue
centerline of Reservoir
centerline of Tyler Street
39th Avenue to
39th Avenue
Cleveland St.
Benjamin PI.
Stinson Blvd.
Boulevard to
centerline of Polk Street to centerline of
Arthur Street
centerline of 40th Avenue to centerline of 41st
Avenue
centerline of 40th Avenue to cul-de-sac
south right-of-way of Silver Lane to
centerline of Benjamin Street and,
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WHEREAS, the City Council intends to assess the benefitted
property for all or a portion ~f the cost of the improvement,
pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the proposed improvement be
referred to Mr. Mark Winson, City Engineer for study and that
he is instructed to report to the Council with all convenient
speed advising the Council in a preliminary way as to whether
the proposed improvement is necessary, cost effective and
feasible and as to whether it should best be made as proposed
or in connection with some other improvement, and the
estimated cost of the improvement as recommended.
Dated this 12th day of November, 1996
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Jolly
Sturdevant
Ail ayes
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
CERTIFICATION
State of Minnesota
County of Anoka
City of Columbia Heights
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution is a true and
correct copy of a resolution presented to and adopted by the
City Council of Columbia Heights at a meeting thereof held in
the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, on the 12th day of
November, 1996, as disclosed by the records of said City in my
possession.
(Seal)
Jo-Anne Student
Deputy City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 96-72
BEING A RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT ON
STREET IMPROVEMENT
WITH RECYCLED BASE AND NEW BITUMINOUS SURFACE
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WHEREAS, it is proposed to improve the following streets by
constructing a recycled base and new bituminous surface with
miscellaneous concrete repairs:
Polk Street
north right-of-way of 39th Avenue to
centerline of 41st Avenue
Pierce Street
north right-of-way of 37th Avenue to cul-
de-sac
Buchanan Street
north right-of-way 37th
centerline of 39th Avenue
Avenue to
Lincoln Street
north right-of-way of 37th Avenue to cul-
de-sac and,
WHEREAS the City Council intends to assess the benefitted
property for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement,
pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the proposed improvement be
referred to Mr. Mark Winson, City Engineer, for study and that
he is instructed to report to the Council with all convenient
speed advising the Council in a preliminary way as to whether
the proposed improvement is necessary, cost effective, and
feasible and as to whether it should best be made as proposed
or in connection with some other improvement, and the
estimated cost of the improvement as recommended.
Dated this 12th day of November, 1996
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll call:
Jolly
Sturdevant
Ail ayes
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
CERTIFICATION
State of Minnesota
County of Anoka
City of Columbia Heights
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PAGE 24
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution is a true and
correct copy of a resolution presented to and adopted by the
City Council of Columbia Heights at a meeting thereof held in
the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, on the 12th day of
November, 1996, as disclosed by the records of said City in my
possession.
(Seal)
Jo-Anne Student
Deputy City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 96-7~
BEING A RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT ON
SEAL COATING IMPROVEMENT
WHEREAS, the City Council of Columbia Heights proposes to
improve the following streets by seal coating,
Tyler Street
Polk Street
Ulysses Street
Hayes Street
Arthur Place
Cleveland Street
Cleveland Street
McKinley Street
Benjamin Street
Stinson Boulevard
39th Avenue
39th Avenue
39 1/2 Avenue
41st Avenue
42nd Avenue
centerline of 41st Avenue to dead end
centerline of 41st Avenue to centerline
of Arthur Street
centerline of Johnson Street to cul-de-
sac
north right-of-way of 37th Avenue to
centerline of 41st Avenue
centerline of 44th Avenue to dead end
centerline of 39th Avenue to centerline
of 40th Avenue
centerline of 41st Avenue to centerline
of 42nd Avenue
north right-of-way of 37th Place to
centerline of 40th Avenue
centerline of 43rd Avenue to centerline
of 45th Avenue
cul-de-sac to centerline of 45th Avenue
centerline of Tyler Street to centerline
of Polk Street
centerline of Arthur Street to centerline
of McKinley Street
centerline of Cleveland Street to
centerline of Mckinley Street
centerline of Reservoir Boulevard to
centerline of Stinson Boulevard
centerline of Reservoir Boulevard to
centerline of Cleveland Street
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43rd Avenue
Pierce Street
centerline of Reservoir Boulevard to
centerline of Benjamin Street and,
centerline of 46th Avenue to centerline
of 47th Avenue
WHEREAS, the City Council intends to assess the benefitted
property for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement,
pursuant to Minnesota Statues, Chapter 429, and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the proposed improvement be
referred to Mr. Mark Winson, City Engineer for study and that
he is instructed to report to the Council with all convenient
speed advising the Council in a preliminary way as to whether
the proposed improvement is necessary, cost effective, and
feasible and as to whether it should best be made as proposed
or in connection with some other improvement, and the
estimated cost of the improvement as recommended.
Dated this 12th day of November, 1996.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roi1 Call:
Jolly
Sturdevant
All ayes
Mayor Joseph Sturdevant
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary
CERTIFICATION
State of Minnesota
County of Anoka
City of Columbia Heights
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution is a true and
correct copy of a resolution presented to and adopted by the
City Council of Columbia Heights at a meeting thereof held in
the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, on the 12th day of
November, 1996, as disclosed by the records of said City in my
possession.
(Seal)
Jo-Anne Student
Deputy City Clerk
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PAGE 26
B. Bid ConsideratioDs
1. ADDrove Agreement With Applied Business Communications,
Inc. for Fiber Optic Cable Installation
The Finance Director reviewed the data in the agenda cover
letter from the Information Management Committee. In response
to an inquiry from the Mayor, he advised the funds for the
fiber optic cable installations could be taken from the Cable
Fund.
Motion by Jones, second by Sturdevant to authorize the Mayor
and City Manager to enter into an agreement with Applied
Business Communications, Inc. for the installation of fiber
optic cables from City Hall to Murzyn Hall and to the Library,
and to do the necessary cabling within all three buildings at
a cost not to exceed $11,368 with funding coming from the
Cable Television Fund. Roll call: All ayes
C. Other Business
1. Approval of Classification and Sale of Certain Forfeit
Land
The City Manager was notified that Anoka County has classified
a parcel at 4301 Third Street and a parcel at 4216 Central
Avenue as forfeit land. Staff was recommending that only the
parcel on 43rd and Central be withheld from the classification
and sale list.
The EDA Director stated that the other property, which is
located at 4301 Third Street, was associated with two other
parcels that are currently tied up in bankruptcy proceedings.
Staff felt this parcel had no public purpose at this time.
Councilmember Ruettimann was of the opinion that the size of
the parcel had possibilities for development and that it
should be withheld from the sale list. Staff noted that a
lotsplit had been approved for this parcel in 1994, but it was
never recorded. For a lotsplit to be in effect, it must be
recorded with the County within a year of the date of the
lotsplit approval.
Motion by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to authorize the City
Manager to file a written application with the County Board to
withhold parcel 35 30 24 14 0077 and parcel 35 30 24 22 0147
for redevelopment and to forward the completed, classification
and sale approval forms to Anoka County. Roll call: All ayes
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PAGE 27
8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
A. Repor% of the City Manager
1. Water Meter Reading Equipment
A demonstration of water meter reading equipment will be
given by WATER PRO. Members of the City Council were
requested to contact the Finance Director regarding their
availability to view the demonstration. Councilmember
Jolly requested the firm be contacted about having a
demonstration on a Saturday.
2. Green Sheet Items
a) Councilmember Ruettimann inquired about the MuniciPals
Banquet which is being hosted by Columbia Heights staff
next October. The City Manager advised this function is
hosted by employees of the City, but no City funds are
used.
b) Councilmember Ruettimann noted the rating of #4
mentioned in the Fire Department's report. He requested
an explanation of this rating. The City Manager stated it
is an excellent rating and saves money on insurance for
commercial and industrial properties.
c) More information was requested on the
Department's sex offender notification policy.
Police
d) The Association of Metropolitan Municipalities will be
meeting on Thursday, November 14th. The City Manager
noted he plans to attend the meeting.
e) Regarding the recent fire in Parkview Villa, the City
Manager advised the damage was to a public space in the
building.
3. ExDansio~ of Reservoir Water Capacity
The City of Minneapolis plans to expand its reservoir
water capacity by installing another reservoir in the
City of New Brighton adjacent to Stinson Boulevard and on
the border of the City of Columbia Heights.
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While this location is in New Brighton, that City does not
purchase Minneapolis water..Based on this fact, the New
Brighton Planning Commission amd the New Brighton City Council
have expressed the opinion that they would rather not have the
truck traffic generated by this project using their roadways
as their residents wil receive no direct benefit from the
structure.
The hope that this matter is resolved in a spirit of fairness
and equity was the position of the Columbia Heights Council
and staff. The routes being considered through Columbia
Heights would impact significantly on residential
neighborhoods as well as on community school areas.
Councilmember Jolly recalled there being a prohibition on the
maximum number of loads for hauling or transporting. He also
recalled there being a permit needed to exceed this number. He
requested staff to research this matter.
It was also noted that the New Brighton City Council feels it
must approve a conditional use permit for the building of this
structure. Discussion continued which addressed how a city of
the first class, such as Minneapolis, would not have to take
direction from cities of a lesser class, and that its choice
of the most logical route would prevail. This could be done
without agreement between the affected cities and without an
approved conditional use permit. This observation was relative
to a necessary utility enhancement.
The City Manager advised that the number of daily .trips, the
amount of product being removed/hauled, and the preferred
exit/entrance routes have not been firmly nor accurately
documented.
He requested permission to send a letter to the New Brighton
City Council stating the position of Columbia Heights
regarding this matter.
Report of the City Attorney
The City Attorney had nothing to report at this time.
GENERAL COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
The minutes from the following meetings were included in the
meeting packet:
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10.
11.
Traffic Commission November 4, 1996 meeting
Economic Development Authority October 30, 1996 special
meeting
Planning and Zoning Commission November 6, 1996 meeting
Councilmember Jones read an invitation for those in need to
attend the Thanksgiving Day Dinner being hosted bySt. Matthew
Lutheran Church.
Councilmember Ruettimann felt some public mention should be
made regarding recent or current athletic accomplishments of
community youth. Two specific teams mentioned were the girlS'
volleyball team and the boys football team. The
accomplishments of a local unicyclist were also noted. He
requested formal recognition be made at the next Council
meeting.
CITIZEN FORUM TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON MATTERS NOT ON THE
AGENDA
A resident on 38th Avenue addressed the Council with her
concerns regarding what she viewed as unprofessionalism by
some city employees and non-responsiveness by a department
head. She purchased her home in Columbia Heights in August
1996 and has experienced some unusual situations. The Mayor
stated he would follow through on her concerns.
Motin by Ruettimann, second by Peterson to adjourn the meeting
at 8:20 p.m. Roll call: All ayes
aYoz~Jos~ph Sturdevant
o-Anne Studen~-Council Secretary